(1) If, in the opinion of the Administrator, a Panchayat—
(a) exceeds or abuses its powers, or
(b) is incompetent to perform, or makes wilful and persistent default in the performance of, the duties imposed on it by or under this Regulation or any other law for the time being in force, or
(c) persistently disobeys the order of the authorised officer made under sub-section (1) of section 51, the Administrator may, by order published in the Official Gazette, dissolve the Panchayat and direct that it shall be reconstituted in the manner provided in thip Regulation.
(2) No order under sub-section (1) shall be passed by the Administrator without giving to the Panchayat a reasonable opportunity to render an explanation.
(3) When a Panchayat is dissolved under sub-section (I),—
(a) all the members of the Panchayat shall, from the date specified in the order, cease to be members;
(b) all powers and duties of the Panchayat shall, during the period of dissolution of the Panchayat, be exercised and performed by such person or persons as the Administrator may appoint in this behalf.
54. If any dispute arises between two or more Panchayats, it shall be referred to the Administrator, and his decision thereon shall be final.
55. The Administrator may call for and examine the record of the proceedings of any officer or Panchayat for the purpose of satisfying himself as to the legality or propriety of any order passed and may revise or modify the order as he may deem fit.
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56. The authorised officer may authorise any of his officers to enter on and inspect, or cause to be entered on and inspected, any immovable property occupied by any Panchayat or any work in progress under its direction.
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